A program geared toward students in grades 4 through 8 is described. It integrates information about alcohol use and abuse into the existing curriculum. (KC)

This report provides information concerning alternative research methodologies and encourages the profession to engage in procedures which have greater benefit for the practice of counseling psychology than the traditional group experimental design. It urges interested members to gain further knowledge and provide suggestions for developing…

Two suburban high schools, one outside of Denver, Colorado, and the other near New York City, have developed experimental programs that attempt to introduce their students to the city. (Author)

A discussion of the findings of a recent follow-up study of children who had participated in one of fourteen infant or preschool experimental programs during the 1960's. (BD)

Describes the results of comparative study of Russian elementary students' learning of spelling under an experimental didactic system and under traditional methods. Findings confirmed the hypothesis that sophistication in spelling depends on the overall development of pupils. (Author/RM)

Describes the College for Living program that helps mentally retarded adults learn the skills of independent living. (IRT)

Describes a 1981-82 pilot project in the use of computers in grades one through eight by six schools in two suburban Washington, DC, school districts. Despite "the many obstacles and barriers to computer literacy," three of the six schools made "amazing progress." (JBM)

This article describes the Family Learning Center for Children with Developmental Language Disorders, an experimental program administered by the Toledo Public Schools. The program emphasizes helping parents learn how to stimulate their child's language and helping them to improve their attitudes toward their children. Available from: PS 504 969.…

An experimental athletic training curriculum offered as part of teacher preparation at West Virginia University is described. (PBS)

This article describes programs which have been effective in training history teaching assistants (TA's). Practical ideas and suggestions which history departments can implement for the professional development of TA's are included. (Author/RM)

Discussed the contributions of the community college and an innovative program to serve community needs. (RK)

The authors describe a program involving nine middle school boys and three high school boys on a 30-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail which attempted to: (1) improve attitudes toward school; (2) improve school achievement; (3) develop a helping relationship with an older boy; and (4) improve the self-concept of the younger boy. (Author/RP)

This paper describes an experimental course in trial practice offered at Hofstra University. (PG)

Across the nation, colleges are devising an unprecedented array of new courses and programs designed to attract the adult learner. (Author)